Phone: 503-823-7529
1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
2016
Book 2017 wedding reservations starting Tuesday, January 3
Book your wedding in a PP&R park for 2017 dates; in-person registrations get priority
Commissioner Amanda Fritz, Director Mike Abbaté announce $2 Million in funding for Gateway Green
System Development Charges, Metro grant, and private donations via Friends of Gateway Green help new east Portland park become reality
Portland Parks & Recreation offers Winter Break swimming
PP&R pools offer extra family swims and open play swims when school is out during winter break!
Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Director Mike Abbaté make two funding announcements for Leach Botanical Garden
Metro grant, System Development Charges to fund key projects, build on PDC’s previous investment and private donations
Most PP&R community centers and pools plan to open at 12pm on 12/16/16
Please visit portlandoregon.gov/parks/weather for updated closures and/or call your pool or community center before you leave your home.
PP&R Urban Forestry working hard to address storm cleanup citywide
PBOT and PP&R combined have received reports of around 260 distinct locations impacted by downed tree issues since the winter blast began last week.
Commissioner Fritz announces funding for PP&R's Errol Heights Park enhancement
System Development Charges from development revenue go towards realizing SE Portland park’s vision
Gobble up the 13th Annual Turkey Swim Series through November 17
Enter for a free fowl this fall from Portland Parks & Recreation!
PP&R and volunteers finish survey and mapping of 220,000 Portland street trees
One of largest inventories of city trees in the U.S. will help guide Portland’s urban forestry management.
PP&R Athletic Fields remain open for play to permitted activities only
Sustained rains and wet conditions across the city have left many PP&R athletic fields with standing water, mud, slippery turf, and other poor conditions that may impact athletes' safety.
Renovations complete on second Parks Replacement Bond project - Matt Dishman pool and spa
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Matt Dishman Pool Reopening Celebration on October 21
UPDATED: PP&R grass athletic fields remain open for play with one exception
The citywide closure did not impact synthetic turf fields, which are designed for all-weather play.
Vincent Johnson named Assistant Director of PP&R Golf Program
Portlander and Golf Professional to help oversee six top public courses
PP&R presents No Ivy Day 2016 on 10/29 - Sign up now to volunteer!
Community volunteer efforts citywide to remove invasive species on Saturday, October 29, 2016
PP&R designates $3 million towards Thomas Cully Park
Newest city park to serve more than 400 families without current access to parks; to be built by a unique public/private partnership
Salmon are back in the city! Third Annual Salmon Celebration at Westmoreland Park
Held in conjunction with Sunday Parkways
Parke Diem: Largest citywide volunteer event for Portland's parks
1,000 volunteers, nearly $12,000 in micro-grants, 58 park projects to be completed
Join PP&R and partners for Festival Latino 2016
Join Portland Parks & Recreation at Glenhaven Park for food cart vendors, games, live music and a movie in the park!
Kelley Point Park reopens Thursday, September 1, 2016
Kelley Point Park - visitors urged to stay out of the water for safety
Portland Parks & Recreation joins partners to combat eating disorders
National Eating Disorders Association walk on Sept 17, 2016
Food carts, music, cultural activites enhance Ankeny Square
Activities in place now; community celebration set for Thursday, September 15
Kelley Point Park closed until further notice
Portland Parks & Recreation installing additional and larger “No Swimming” signs
Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz announces funding for Columbia Children’s Arboretum
Accessibility improvements to assist neighbors, other future improvements possible
Portland Parks & Recreation is YOUR Destination During Hot Weather!
Pools, Splash Pads, Hot Weather Tips
PP&R completes first Bond project, more than two dozen other projects underway
Bureau issues first Annual Report for the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond
Grant Pool reopens for summer on Monday, July 25
Renovations complete on first Parks Replacement Bond project
Portland Parks & Recreation continues drinking water testing
All results from Charles Jordan Community Center test far below actionable levels
Portland Parks & Recreation completes preliminary review of Multnomah Arts Center lead in water testing history
Bureau to continue to review materials, documentation, and chronology
Portland Parks & Recreation Receives Corporate Support for Summer Free For All Program
Summer Free For All kicks off with check presentations from Comcast, Bank of America, other valued sponsors and helps bring Portland families free summer movies, concerts and more !
Portland Parks & Recreation water quality testing update
On Sunday, June 5, Portland Parks & Recreation sent out a press release regarding voluntary testing of water at some of its facilities as well as information on past elevated lead results at one facility, Multnomah Arts Center (MAC).
Portland International Raceway Hosting Open House on Sunday, June 26
PIR offering on-track opportunities, displays, pro drivers and more
Portland celebrates Pickles’ improvements to Walker Stadium in Lents Park
Portland Pickles’ partnership results in stadium improvements which all Portlanders can enjoy
Portland Parks & Recreation begins voluntary water testing
Community conversation on lead concerns prompts review of past water tests; updating of safety protocols; some interim precautionary measures at three priority sites
Portland Parks & Recreation and partners welcome all to the Luuwit View Park groundbreaking celebration on June 4
Celebration of Portland’s new neighborhood jewel, starting construction in east Portland
Opening Day for Outdoor Pools is Tuesday, June 14
Portland Parks & Recreation Pools are getting ready for summer!
Parklane Park to get $6M towards further improvements
Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz dedicates more System Development Charges to enhance 25 acre park in east Portland
Comcast becomes title sponsor for Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All
Public/private partnership helps bring Portland free summer movies, concerts and more
Portland Parks & Recreation, partners present New Portlanders Cultural Celebration & Family Day
Multicultural food, music, dancing and much more, part of Portland Sunday Parkways
Portland’s newest park starts construction in Gateway area
Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Development Commission and partners welcome all to the Gateway Discovery Park Groundbreaking- a celebration of Portland’s newest park, starting construction in east Portland
Portland Parks & Recreation and partners present Cambodian/Lao/Thai/Burmese New Year in the Park
A Celebration of Southeast Asian Cultures
Grant Pool renovations underway; pool reopening expected in August 2016
Construction is now underway to replace the mechanical systems (which date to the 1920s and 1940s, see photo) and improve accessibility at Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Grant Pool. PP&R expects to reopen the pool in early August 2016, and hopefully even sooner.
Partial PP&R Athletic Field Closure Remains in Effect through April 1, 2016
Due to the continued effects of recent heavy rains, many Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) grass athletic fields and ballfields will remain closed through at least Friday, April 1, 2016.
Portland Parks & Recreation Announces Winners of Full College Scholarships
Portland Parks & Recreation EAGLE Program, Evans Scholarships send three to University of Oregon